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VF55 XEP

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,273 mi
Last recorded104,273 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 XEP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 104,273 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component hose (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 104,273 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and closed up on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component hose (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 100,893 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 99,131 miles

Front undertray loose

Nearside Front Parking brake cable has cracks in casing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 97,169 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2017 97,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 91,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres getting low on the edges of tread

engine bay covers and under body trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 83,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 83,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 76,346 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

damp around near side rear suspension leveling unit rubber but no signes of leaking

Fail 4 Feb 2014 76,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damp around near side rear suspension leveling unit rubber but no signes of leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2013 69,949 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 63,784 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit.

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Jan 2011 52,428 miles

front brake discs corroded / pitted

Fail 29 Jan 2011 52,428 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs corroded / pitted

Pass 16 Jan 2010 40,189 miles

slight play detected in nearside front drop link

Fail 16 Jan 2010 40,189 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

slight play detected in nearside front drop link

Fail 16 Jan 2009 28,658 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,658 miles

rear brake pads low

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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VF55 XEP is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 78,678 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF55 XEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VF55 XEP registered?

VF55 XEP is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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